as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
To wrap up, Gen Z has some maturing to do—no question about that.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
This strategy allows investors to reinvest proceeds from maturing bonds at prevailing rates.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
That firm footedness and reactive nature, but equally both on a personal level and on a character level, maturing through the season into being able to hold lots of conflicting ideas.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The company has a $150 million unsecured senior line of credit maturing in June 2026, with no borrowings outstanding as of the end of the fiscal year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
The technology investment landscape in 2025 reflects a market maturing under new priorities.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Is the benefit of maturing in a maritime environment simply a function of increasing the interaction between spirit and cask wood, or are there other processes/influences at work here?
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But if rates top out and move lower, long-duration bonds rule, and NAD only has about 13% of its holdings maturing in the next 13 years.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Both Edmonton and Toronto appear to be maturing, managing the puck and specific situations better.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
To wrap up, Gen Z has some maturing to do—no question about that.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
This strategy allows investors to reinvest proceeds from maturing bonds at prevailing rates.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
That firm footedness and reactive nature, but equally both on a personal level and on a character level, maturing through the season into being able to hold lots of conflicting ideas.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The company has a $150 million unsecured senior line of credit maturing in June 2026, with no borrowings outstanding as of the end of the fiscal year.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024
The technology investment landscape in 2025 reflects a market maturing under new priorities.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Is the benefit of maturing in a maritime environment simply a function of increasing the interaction between spirit and cask wood, or are there other processes/influences at work here?
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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All maturation happens in casks made from Caucasian oak—Yerevan’s casks are made from trees at least 70 years old—which imparts unique flavor properties to the aged liquid.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The expert gardener also suggests opting for the largest-size plants that your budget will allow, as this will speed up the maturation rate of your beds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Less milk means fewer essential calories and nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, potentially hindering their growth and development.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
5 Apr. 2025
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Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Like many other hybrid plants, African blue basil is sterile, which helps to explain its extravagant flowering; when a plant does not form seeds, there is more energy to devote purely to flowering.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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That stunts growth and cuts off buds that would otherwise produce the beautiful full flowering displays of natural azalea.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although extensive, this process has made developing future content easier and more effective, setting us up for success in this new phase of growth for the organization.—
Victoria Zelefsky,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Mexican restaurant was given a yellow placard for mold-like growth and food being improperly thawed.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Trump says the ultimate fruits of tariffs will be worth the pain.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The success of the Ghibli meme marks a new chapter in the evolution of A.I. mimicry.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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